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Required Watching

Students are required to watch this video prior to coming to class. An Accessible Ontario 2025 (opens new window) provides an overview of the AODA and IASR standards businesses must comply with to create a fully accessible province by the year 2025.

Optional Watching

This video is not required for the course, but a very interesting watch on equitable employment practices. On The Agenda with Steve Paikin (opens new window), Steve interviews Mark Wafer, owner of seven Tim Hortons franchises in the Greater Toronto Area and who also happens to be deaf. Mark makes it a priority to hire individuals with disabilities, because it makes good business sense.

Create journalism content using Universal Design which will be accessible in all formats including digital audio, video, and print media, and web content. Articulate the disability perspective through integrated learning opportunities applicable to the field of journalism. Identify the principles and practices of pertinent legislation and standard Web guidelines. Demonstrate the appropriate professionalism.